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Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:31:37 +0300
MTV: Former Vastaamo owners ordered to pay compensation over buyout deal
The former owners of the Vastaamo psychotherapy centre did not inform the buyers that there had been two massive data breaches in the months before the deal was finalised.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:59:17 +0300
Survey: Majority of MPs back building fences on Finnish-Russian border
Fencing the entire 1,300-kilometres-long border is not a realistic option, but stronger barriers at critical points could be effective against potential hybrid operations.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:29:13 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Nuclear power, summer weather and Finland's rocky road to Nato
European countries should not worry about Vladimir Putin "saving face", IS writes.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:37:18 +0300
Few countries interested in Finland's donated Covid vaccines
Like other wealthy countries, Finland has donated millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses, but many nations are not accepting them.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:35:13 +0300
Survey: One third of Finland's Russian speakers think Russia violated Ukrainian sovereignty
Half of respondents said they were unsure what the war in Ukraine was about, an Yle survey finds.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:15:39 +0300
Finnish president to hold talks with Nato chief, Norwegian PM
Prime Minister Sanna Marin is also scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Kultaranta Talks.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:39:23 +0300
Watch: Classic car parade cruises through Helsinki
Many of the lovingly-restored vehicles arrived from abroad, as the event was originally scheduled to be held in Latvia.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:25 +0300
Officials report increase in people kept from crossing Russian border
The Border Guard has prevented hundreds of people from entering, mostly due to pandemic restrictions. The Border Guard notes that it is not only Russian nationals who are being turned away.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:32:48 +0300
Monday's papers: Recession signs, rising energy costs and donations for Ukrainians
Should Finland be worried about a recession?

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:35:26 +0300
Poll: 80% want to expand nature reserves
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC) has long criticised the volume of harvesting in Finland.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:22:13 +0300
Turku pays care staff 1,000 euros to keep working
The City of Turku is issuing a 1,000-euro bonus to some social and healthcare workers in an effort to retain them.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:47:45 +0300
Meteorologists issue summer's first UV warning
The sun's ultraviolet rays are strong in southern parts of Finland on Sunday.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:47:06 +0300
Finland joins large Nato naval exercise
Fourteen Nato members as well as Finland and Sweden are joining "Baltops 22" on Sunday.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:37:26 +0300
Finland, Sweden should stop "wasting Nato's time", Turkish politician tells Swedish newspaper
An advisor to Turkey's President told Dagens Nyheter that Turkish demands in relation to Finland and Sweden joining Nato remain unchanged.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:37:02 +0300
Two teens killed in car and truck collision near Turku
The driver of the car is suspected by police of two negligent homicides.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:14:01 +0300
Finland salutes defence forces with official flag day, military parade
An estimated 1,600 participants from the Finnish army, navy and air forces, the National Defence University, the Border Guards as well as a number of veterans will take part in the parade.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:12:18 +0300
School's out for summer as ceremonies mark end of academic year in Finland
President Sauli Niinistö praised teachers and school staff for continuing to provide education and training to students despite the challenges brought by the Covid pandemic.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:50:00 +0300
Water quality report: Swimming water in Finland is clean
Out of more than 300 beaches, only four were rated by the EU as poor in terms of water cleanliness.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:58:00 +0300
Logging exceeds sustainable levels in southern Finland, says Natural Resources Institute

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:12:01 +0300
Police who pepper sprayed climate activists charged
Police who pepper sprayed demonstrators face assault and misconduct charges.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:58:52 +0300
Finland saves as some drug prices drop 98%
Can cheaper medicine help Finland hire more nurses?

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:13:27 +0300
Finland delays EU-mandated "whistleblower" channel
Companies with over 50 employees must set up a channel for employees to anonymously report abuse.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:50:47 +0300
Jobseekers gaining broader rights to study
The government wants to allow the unemployed to study more without losing benefits.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:06:28 +0300
Military parade snarling Helsinki traffic
Saturday 4 June marks the Finnish Defence Forces' Flag Day, with the parade taking place in Helsinki this year.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:27:16 +0300
Friday's papers: Supersized classrooms, foreign chefs and coffee costs
Large classroom sizes have become standard in Helsinki, with some teachers having classes of up to 30 students.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:47:36 +0300
Top US general to visit Helsinki ahead of military manoeuvres
Gen. Mark Milley is to meet with President Niinistö and Defence Minister Kaikkonen following Finland's Nato application.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:15:24 +0300
Police brace for underage drinking on graduation weekend
Underage drinking on end-of-term weekends has generally declined, but authorities plan to keep a sharp eye out for excess this weekend.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:49:20 +0300
Cabinet offers fuel subsidies for transport firms
Firms providing road transport of passengers and cargo are to be offered 5% reimbursement for early spring fuel bills.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:42:26 +0300
APN podcast: Finland's 'torille' tradition
This week's episode examines why Finns climb statues to celebrate sporting success and asks if pay increases are the answer to Finland's rising inflation rate.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:50:05 +0300
Illegal sales calls made by robots still a problem, says consumer authority
Companies are increasingly using automated telemarketing systems, which can make more than 18,000 calls per hour.



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